Nothing Phone (3) vs Poco X8 Pro

The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $799 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 76/100 vs 64/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5150); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,306,162 vs 1,982,033).

The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 81
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 64
Poco X8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 57
Value for money 68
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2306162 vs 1982033
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 6403

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5150 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 196g vs 198g
  • Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $799

  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 12 points higher (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 64/100, Poco X8 Pro — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Poco X8 Pro: The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3) Poco X8 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 2306162 1982033
Geekbench Single 2162 1553
Geekbench Multi 6847 6403
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 65W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm
Weight 198 g 196 g
Launch price $799 $350
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Poco X8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
76/100
2306162 AnTuTu
Poco X8 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
64/100 -16.4%
1982033 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3) leads Poco X8 Pro by 16.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3)
$799
Poco X8 Pro
$350

Launch price difference: $449. Poco X8 Pro was $449 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Poco X8 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Poco X8 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Poco X8 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Poco X8 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (81/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Poco X8 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.